Mariachi music, brightly colored tables and balloons filled the space of the Plaza del Sol, kicking off this year’s Carnaval ...

CARNAVAL Straight from San Francisco’s Mission District, the rhythm of the street, the heartbeat of The City, and the ...

The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosted “Carnaval!,” a celebration of music and dance, on Tuesday night. “Carnaval!” shined a spotlight on cultures from around the globe, like those of ...

What prompted pianist and composer Antonio Adolfo to record, in 2025, an album of songs from the 'golden age' of Brazilian carnaval music, circa 1920-1950? He has known and loved this music since he ...

Those who have experienced Brazilian culture have loved it, especially Carnaval, a long-awaited celebration in February. For members of Handphibians, a Madison-based pagode band, and Ótimo Dance, a ...

Local innkeeper Armando Ferri opens the five-day Carnaval celebrations in Paraty, Brazil, as the Rei Momo, or king of Carnaval. Jack Chang / MCT PARATY, Brazil — First came the roar of the drums and ...